The Silver Lining Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Silver Lining Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.8 million in 44 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $1.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.8 million
- Number of grants44
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$40.5 million
- New grantees34%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.5 million the year before.
34% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.5 million | 37 | $75.1 million |
| 2024 | $2.8 million | 44 | $40.5 million |
How to apply
The Silver Lining Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Silver Lining Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 22 | $2.0 million |
| Minnesota | 1 | $150,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $125,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $110,000 |
| New York | 3 | $105,000 |
| Wisconsin | 3 | $100,000 |
| Michigan | 2 | $75,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $75,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $50,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California Education Partners | To support education programs | $1.0 million |
| Children Now | To support education outcome improvement | $175,000 |
| Occidental College | To support education programs | $170,000 |
| American Institutes for Research in the Behavioral Sciences | To support education outcome improvement | $150,000 |
| Borealis Philanthropy | To support community organizing | $150,000 |
| Edsource | To support education outcome and improvement | $100,000 |
| Educare Silicon Valley | To support education programs | $100,000 |
| Power California | To support community organizing | $75,000 |
| Accelerate Change Inc | To support community organizing | $75,000 |
| Hopewell Fund | To support community organizing | $75,000 |
| Pittsburgh United | To support community organizing | $50,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | To support community programs | $50,000 |
| Tides Center | To support community programs | $50,000 |
| University of Washington | To support education programs | $50,000 |
| Voces de la Frontera | To support community organizing | $50,000 |
| Make the Road Pennsylvania | To support community organizing | $50,000 |
| Michigan Organizing Project | To support community organizing | $50,000 |
| Teaching Lab | To support education programs | $50,000 |
| Asian Americans Advancing Justice Asian Law Caucus | To support community organizing | $25,000 |
| Asian Americans Advancing Justice Atlanta Inc | To support community organizing | $25,000 |
| Asian Americans Advancing Justice Los Angeles | To support community organizing | $25,000 |
| Leaders Igniting Transformation Education Fund Inc | To support community organizing | $25,000 |
| 1 Vote Counts | To support community organizing | $25,000 |
| 482 Forward | To support community organizing | $25,000 |
| Groww Education | To support education programs | $25,000 |
| Muckrock Foundation Inc | To support research community and programs | $25,000 |
| Giants Community Fund | To support community programs | $15,000 |
| Harvard Business School | To support education programs | $10,000 |
| San Francisco Jazz Organization | To support community programs | $10,000 |
| University of Chicago | To support education programs | $10,000 |
| Northern California Grantmakers | To support community programs | $5,250 |
| Asheville School Inc | To support education programs | $5,000 |
| Catchlight | To support community programs | $5,000 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation | To support research community and programs | $5,000 |
| San Francisco SPCA | To support community programs | $5,000 |
| The Century Foundation Inc | To support research community and programs | $5,000 |
| Mount Tamalpais College | To support education programs | $5,000 |
| UNC Health Foundation Inc | To support education programs | $5,000 |
| The Madeira School | To support education programs | $3,000 |
| Kqed | To support community programs | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Philip W Halperin
- Peggy Anne Dow
- Maurine S Halperin
Questions people ask
Does The Silver Lining Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Silver Lining Foundation give?
$2.8 million in tax year 2024, across 44 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The Silver Lining Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Philip W Halperin (President), Peggy Anne Dow (Secretary) and Maurine S Halperin (Director).
What does The Silver Lining Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and faith communities.